Some entertainers will also stop in Newport

The Newport Yachting Center is getting its 2014 concert series jammin' starting May 31 with reggae and roots masters The Wailers & Rusted Root. The Wailers will be performing Bob Marley's 1984 album, "Legend," in its entirety in commemoration of the 30-year anniversary.

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Posted May. 22, 2014 at 12:01 AM

Posted May. 22, 2014 at 12:01 AM

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The Newport Yachting Center is getting its 2014 concert series jammin' starting May 31 with reggae and roots masters The Wailers & Rusted Root. The Wailers will be performing Bob Marley's 1984 album, "Legend," in its entirety in commemoration of the 30-year anniversary.

The Newport Concert Series has announced 14 concerts to date through October at its unique setting in the heart of historic downtown Newport.

"We have traditionally had success with reggae at our waterfront venue as it always creates a nice island vibe," Michele Maker Palmieri, general manager of the Newport Yachting Center, said in a press release. "So, we're anticipating a great kickoff to this year's Newport Concert Series with The Wailers and Rusted Root at the end of this month, followed by Ziggy Marley in June and the Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival featuring reggae icon Freddie McGregor in August."

Also performing beside Newport Harbor on June 20 is popular reggae artist Ziggy Marley — The Fly Rasta Tour.

The concert series has a lineup of 12 other concerts to date: Dierks Bentley - Riser 2014 Tour, June 19; KC and the Sunshine Band, July 9; John Hiatt & The Combo and The Robert Cray Band July 12; An Evening with YES July 13; Barenaked Ladies, July 18; The Machine performs Pink Floyd with the Interstellar Laser Show, July 25; 3 Doors Down Acoustic — Songs From The Basement, Aug. 1; Boz Scaggs — The Memphis Tour, Aug. 6; Gregg Allman with special guest Jaimoe's Jasssz Band on Aug. 10; Josh Turner's Roughstock and Rambler Tour, Aug. 14; The Beach Boys, Aug. 16th; and Chris Young with special guest Courtney Cole, Sept. 20.

In addition to the Newport Concert Series, the yachting center will host the Newport Waterfront Reggae Festival on Aug. 9 and the Newport Celtic Rock Festival on Aug. 23.

The Newport Yachting Center is in downtown Newport on America's Cup Avenue. For more information on the Newport Concert Series, visit www.newportwaterfrontevents.com.